Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Dodge Quad peaked in 1999, with 6 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 Dodge Quad
Pickup, diesel, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 7, 1998 to Dec 1, 2009.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints11Close to the median 1998 pickup
Severity index0.01998 pickups average 12.3
First 24 months7Complaints in its first two years
Components
18% of complaints about the 1998 Dodge Quad name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1998 Dodge Quad
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Dodge Quad
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
11 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 1, 2009Failure Aug 1, 2009165,000 milesKennesaw, GAStructure
1998 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB- DASH IS CRACKING. THIS TRUCK IS AND HAS BEEN ALWAYS GARAGED. NEGLECT AND MISUSE IS NOT AN ISSUE. ORIGINAL ORDER. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10294133 - Filed May 19, 2000Haughton, LAAnchorage
THE SEAT BELT WEBBING IS CONSTANTLY GETTING TWISTED, THE DESIGN OF THE LATCH PLATE IS LARGE AND ALLOWS FOR TWISTING OF THE MATERIAL. YH
NHTSA complaint 552328 - Filed Sep 8, 1999Failure Jul 1, 1998SAN Bernardino, CARear
REAR AXLE--BEARINGS, SEALS.
NHTSA complaint 609633 - Filed Sep 8, 1999Failure Nov 1, 1998Rancho Santa Fe, CADoor
PLASTIC DOOR MOLDING STRIP.
NHTSA complaint 609567 - Filed Feb 1, 1999Failure Sep 1, 1997Visalia, CAFront
CONSTANT POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *YC
NHTSA complaint 606996 - Filed Feb 1, 1999Failure Oct 16, 1998Bakersfiel, CAExhaust system
BURNED EXHAUST VALVE ON CYLINDER. YH
NHTSA complaint 606995 - Filed Feb 1, 1999Castaic, CAGasoline
ENGINE IS NOT FIXED AFTER SIX REPAIR ATTEMPTS. *YC
NHTSA complaint 606990 - Filed Feb 1, 1999Mission VI, CAIgnition
NEW SPARK PLUG AND WIRE INSTALLED. YH
NHTSA complaint 606710 - Filed Oct 5, 1998Chichester, NYHorn
THE DESIGN LOCATION OF THE HORN CAUSES THE DRIVE TO GROPE FOR THE HORN BECAUSE IT IS LOCATED IN THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT INSTEAD OF ON THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKES.
NHTSA complaint 541815 - Filed Sep 7, 1998Auburn, ALAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A MODERATE TO LARGE BUMP.
NHTSA complaint 540653 - Filed Aug 7, 1998Failure Aug 1, 1998Collinsville, ILService brakes, Disc, Drum
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ,VEHICLE WILL STEER TO THE LEFT WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS REPLACED CALIPERS AND PADS. ALSO, HAS TURNED REAR DRUMS. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING,INTERMITTED PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint 826396
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 9004275 Jul 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC"… - 68332810 Sep 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan … - 9004275 Jul 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC"… - 3100519 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. - 3100319 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. - 3100619 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. - R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. - 08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. - 31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. - 31-003-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. - 31-006-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.